INTERNET OF THINGS AS A TOOL FOR OPTIMIZING PROCESSES IN AGRICULTURE

The article explores the potential applications of the Internet of Things in agriculture in Uzbekistan. Farmers' issues are explored, and examples of IoT application in monitoring soil conditions, managing the quality and quantity of water utilized, monitoring animal health, decreasing losses during food storage and transit, and enhancing agricultural worker safety are provided. The primary directions of IoT application are discussed, such as agricultural and crop monitoring and water resource management. The article describes research strategies for studying specialized literature and Internet sources, as well as analyzing scientific and methodological literature on the subject.